Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, delivery and management of programmes that support students with their academic, emotional and social needs.
• Lead the team in interpreting and implementing the Cambridge International Education (CAIE) Curriculum Frameworks while adapting learning programmes to meet the diverse educational needs of learners requiring additional support.
• Directly manage a multidisciplinary team of counsellors, special needs teachers and learning support specialists.
• Provide teaching, support and curriculum management within educational support services.
• Ensure the recruitment, onboarding, training and performance evaluation of all support staff.
• Lead initiatives to ensure that all students have access to a safe, inclusive and equitable environment that promotes mental well-being, academic recovery and personal development.
• Design and implement individual education programmes and social-emotional learning initiatives.
• Track student performance data to identify at-risk students and deploy targeted intervention programmes.
• Act as the primary coordinator for escalated student wellness, mental health and disciplinary emergencies.
• Oversee case files to ensure timely updates and coordinate referrals to specialised external medical or psychological agencies.
• In conjunction with Management, ensure that all student interventions comply with local laws relating to special educational needs.
• Plan and execute orientations, workshops and health-awareness campaigns for students and parents.
• Support Heads of Schools and Departments in tracking learner performance and progress, and in delivering structured schemes of work and lesson planning.
• In conjunction with the academic leadership, lead instructional improvement initiatives, including classroom observations, coaching cycles and teacher evaluations.
• Ensure effective day-to-day school operations, including timetabling, attendance tracking, discipline systems and communication.
• Lead the planning and execution of internal assessments, mock examinations and learning progress tracking.
• Monitor teaching and learning across all sections to ensure consistent challenge, differentiation and progression.
• Provide teaching and learning expertise and support to staff.
• Perform any other relevant duty as assigned.

Educational Qualifications and Skills

A Bachelor’s degree in Special Needs Education, Inclusive Education, Special Education, Educational Psychology with Special Education, or a Bachelor of Education specialising in Special Needs Education. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.

A minimum of five (5) years’ teaching experience working in educational support, with at least one (1) to two (2) years’ leadership experience.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in supporting learners with:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Dyslexia
• Dyscalculia
• Dysgraphia
• Speech and Language Difficulties
• Learning Disabilities
• Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties
• Gifted and Talented learners

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong assessment, monitoring and reporting skills.

High levels of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.

Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Oversee the design, delivery and management of programmes that support students with their academic, emotional and social needs.
• Lead the team in interpreting and implementing the Cambridge International Education (CAIE) Curriculum Frameworks while adapting learning programmes to meet the diverse educational needs of learners requiring additional support.
• Directly manage a multidisciplinary team of counsellors, special needs teachers and learning support specialists.
• Provide teaching, support and curriculum management within educational support services.
• Ensure the recruitment, onboarding, training and performance evaluation of all support staff.
• Lead initiatives to ensure that all students have access to a safe, inclusive and equitable environment that promotes mental well-being, academic recovery and personal development.
• Design and implement individual education programmes and social-emotional learning initiatives.
• Track student performance data to identify at-risk students and deploy targeted intervention programmes.
• Act as the primary coordinator for escalated student wellness, mental health and disciplinary emergencies.
• Oversee case files to ensure timely updates and coordinate referrals to specialised external medical or psychological agencies.
• In conjunction with Management, ensure that all student interventions comply with local laws relating to special educational needs.
• Plan and execute orientations, workshops and health-awareness campaigns for students and parents.
• Support Heads of Schools and Departments in tracking learner performance and progress, and in delivering structured schemes of work and lesson planning.
• In conjunction with the academic leadership, lead instructional improvement initiatives, including classroom observations, coaching cycles and teacher evaluations.
• Ensure effective day-to-day school operations, including timetabling, attendance tracking, discipline systems and communication.
• Lead the planning and execution of internal assessments, mock examinations and learning progress tracking.
• Monitor teaching and learning across all sections to ensure consistent challenge, differentiation and progression.
• Provide teaching and learning expertise and support to staff.
• Perform any other relevant duty as assigned.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong assessment, monitoring and reporting skills.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Special Needs Education, Inclusive Education, Special Education, Educational Psychology with Special Education, or a Bachelor of Education specialising in Special Needs Education. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in supporting learners with: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Speech and Language Difficulties, Learning Disabilities, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, Gifted and Talented learners.